What to Expect

Intensive ideation sessions • Intensive ideation sessions • Intensive ideation sessions • Intensive ideation sessions • Intensive ideation sessions •

Mentorship from industry experts • Mentorship from industry experts • Mentorship from industry experts • Mentorship from industry experts •

Opportunities to pitch innovative solutions • Opportunities to pitch innovative solutions • Opportunities to pitch innovative solutions •

Blue Economy

Areas of Focus

Fisheries

Port Management

Coastal Tourism

Sub-sectors

Digital Transformation

Efficiency and Sustainability

Decarbonization and Marine Conservation

Supply Chain Management

Join us now for a chance to win
a 3-month incubation period and financial prizes

  • Application Period: Open from June 21 to July 10, 2024

  • Selection Process: Final selections from July 12, 2024

  • Confirmation: Confirm attendance and complete registration by July 12, 2024

Target Audience

Who Should Apply?

We welcome:

  • Lebanese youth (ages 18 to 35) engaged in innovative and sustainable practices within the blue economy.

  • University students, especially those majoring in maritime transportation, biology, tourism, engineering, sociology, economics, and computer science.

  • Early-stage entrepreneurs developing and refining blue economy concepts.

  • Professionals older than 35 with innovative solutions within the blue economy.

The Process

  • Team Selection: 15 – 20 teams will be selected to participate in the ideathon.

  • Finalist Selection: 6 teams will be chosen to proceed to the final round. 

  • Winners: The top 3 teams will receive funding and incubation support from Berytech, helping them to develop and implement their innovative solutions.

  • Financial prizes: 500, 1000, 1500 USD for the top 3.

Our Impact

By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Innovate

Develop solutions addressing critical challenges in the blue economy.

Grow

Receive entrepreneurial support and incubation.

Network

Connect with like-minded individuals and industry experts.

Learn

Gain knowledge on sustainability
and digital transformation.

Implement

Turn your ideas into actionable initiatives.

Innovate

Develop solutions addressing critical challenges in the blue economy.

Grow

Receive entrepreneurial support and incubation.

Network

Connect with like-minded individuals and industry experts.

Learn

Gain knowledge on sustainability
and digital transformation.

Implement

Turn your ideas into actionable initiatives.